French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas:

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Low-carbon energy (nuclear and renewable)

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Digital technology

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Technology for medicine of the future

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Defence and national security

Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners. The CEA is established in nine centers, spread throughout France, and employs about 20 000 persons. It works in partnership with many national and international research bodies, local authorities and universities.